Iranian footballers insult the regime online and refrain from singing the national anthem. Despite danger to themselves and their families

In Iran, the football association and major clubs are closely linked to the Revolutionary Guards.

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Iranische Fussballer beschimpfen das Regime im Internet und verzichten auf das Singen der Nationalhymne. Trotz Gefahr für sich und ihre Familie

In Iran sind der Fussballverband und die grossen Klubs eng an die Revolutionswächter angebunden. Politische Botschaften duldet die Islamische Republik nur, wenn sie sich ihren eigenen Zielen unterordnen.

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Iranian footballers insult the regime online and refrain from singing the national anthem. Despite danger to themselves and their families

Read at source (1 outlet)

Iranische Fussballer beschimpfen das Regime im Internet und verzichten auf das Singen der Nationalhymne. Trotz Gefahr für sich und ihre Familie

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